Cooking Assistant Job at Amentum (Andros Island, New Providence)

Job Description

Amentum is seeking a Cooking Assistant to join our team on Andros Island, Bahamas to support the Atlantic Undersea Test and Evaluation Center (AUTEC) mission. This position is reserved for Bahamian citizens only. Must be a citizen of the Bahamas.

Job Responsibility

Accountable for point-of-sale (POS) operation, stock displays, routine cleaning in product areas
Adhere to customer satisfaction guidelines and demonstrate appropriate interactions with customers while completing transactions, answering questions, assisting with problems, and referring customers to management when appropriate
Accountable for collaborating with material coordinators to maintain consistent product replenishment
Help ensure the safeguarding of assets (cash and inventory) and maintain cleanliness in the dining room
Monitor food inventory and order new ingredients and supplies as needed and check for the freshness of food items
Support management in providing a safe environment for fellow employees and customers by identifying, reporting, and correcting hazards
Responsible for maintaining a safe workplace and ensuring that safety is the highest priority in the workplace
Comply with all Environmental Health & Safety and Quality Assurance requirements and goals
Comply and follow U.S. Public Health Service, Food and Drug Administration, 2009 Food Code and revisions
Comply with all site policies and procedures
Follow instructions to detail for the task at hand by supervisor
Prepare and follow recipes predetermined for the weekly menu
Prepare, assemble, cook, and serve ingredients for menu items
Collaborate with supervisors and other cooks to prepare meals during dining hours
Provide feedback to the supervisor daily in verbal or written communication
Stock, rotate, and maintain all food inventories for accuracy
Properly store food items at appropriate temperatures per health code
Prepare, clean, and restock dinning and kitchen areas for subsequent shifts by the end of your shift
Perform jobs/tasks in an outside unconditioned environment at times (rare), while working in the hot and humid weather
Work with the manager for any equipment failures and facility failures
Wash dishes, glassware, and silverware
Wash pots, pans, and trays
Maintain a clean and organized pantry and coolers
Clean counter-tops and walls, and mop floors
Segregate and remove trash and garbage and place it in designated containers
Regularly empty garbage containers
Rinse out and wash garbage cans
Sort bottles, plastics, and other recyclable items
Stack clean dishes and transfer equipment to the proper storage area
Be ready and willing to assist co-workers as situations arise
Other jobs as assigned

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
2+ yrs. experience as a Cook in the restaurant industry with banquet/ buffet style cooking
Great customer service skills with the ability to provide timely, empathetic assistance to all customers
Must be dependable (consistent, timely, responsive, organized, accountable, goal-oriented, positive, and constructive contributor)
PC literate with accurate data-entry skills required
Expected to project a professional image, be task-attentive to minimize errors, good at managing time, and a creative self-starter with good communication skills
Must be a proficient reader to understand and perform all written workflows, tasks, and procedures
Provide applicable certifications
Able to read, follow, and execute standardized recipes
Strong knowledge of proper food handling procedures
Able to work as part of a team in a busy kitchen atmosphere
Currently have Serve Safe Certification or ability to obtain and maintain Serve Safe Certification or equivalent
Computer literacy to navigate online required training, time keeping, and email
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Be fit for duty
Ability to lift 50 lbs. repeatedly or as needed performing various assigned task
Ability to do the following for extended periods of time: stoop, bend, kneel, reach, twist, and carry
Ability to stand 8-10 hrs. per day
Ability of a flexible schedule to be able to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and at times most holidays
Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment, and have flexibility to move from one task to the next or work multiple tasks simultaneously
Be able to work in a team environment
Be a problem solver or solution maker
Reasoning ability
Can define problems and collect data while establishing facts to draw valid conclusions
Self-starter and motivated to perform at high level
Must be a team player and have a willingness to work well with and assist other kitchen and restaurant staff

Nice to have

Prior experience in Point-of-sale (POS) operation preferred
A minimum of two years working as a cashier in a grocery store or restaurant environment preferred

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